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Gary’s obsession with notable light fittings – No. 11 Walking up to my brother Glenn’s house in Buxton, I stopped dead outside Number 157. A single Victorian lantern glowing amber above a small tree wrapped in modest multicolour lights — nothing showy, yet completely charming. It felt like winter had paused for a moment just to admire it. A perfect, accidental festive picture. Glenn’s front garden at Number 157 has always had this understated charm to it, but this time it cau

Gary’s obsession with notable light fittings – No. 7

As we head into November, thoughts turn to festive gatherings, Christmas parties, and welcoming guests into our homes. For London and South East homeowners, outdoor lighting isn’t just about safety at this time of year — it’s about creating atmosphere. The right scheme can make your garden sparkle with warmth, turning winter nights into something special. Why Festive Lighting Matters With evenings setting in early, your outdoor space becomes the first impression for friends a

Gary’s obsession with notable light fittings – Special Edition

The fireworks are over, but the show doesn’t have to end. As the nights close in and the last rocket fades into the lawn, a little lighting

Gary’s obsession with collecting great lighting

Beneath the vaulted stone of Westminster Hall, I found light telling two stories at once — the proud iron lamps of the Victorians and New Da

Gary’s obsession with notable light fittings

With Halloween upon us, transform your garden into a scene of Gothic elegance and mystery. Clever lighting can shift with the seasons, from festive summer BBQs to sparkling Christmas nights, and right now, a hauntingly beautiful Halloween glow. Discover how subtle changes can reshape your outdoor atmosphere year-round. A Garden Transformed by Light and Shadow Gothic architecture has always embraced contrast, light piercing darkness, form against foliage. In the garden, you ca

Brighton Seafront, October 2025 – captured by Gary Lester. Even in daylight, the rhythm of light and shadow tells the story of place. The Way Light Defines Place Brighton’s promenade glows even before the lamps switch on. The sweep of its railings, the play of shadow, the glint of sun on ironwork — it already tells a story. But at dusk, light takes over as the city’s narrator. Columns, bollards and lanterns transform the familiar into the cinematic. Lighting doesn’t just make

🎃 A Tasteful Halloween Glow: How to Light Your Garden the Elegant Way As the clocks go back and autumn nights draw in, Halloween becomes the perfect reason to let your garden glow. Forget flashing skeletons — this is Halloween, Garden Lighting Solutions style: warm amber tones, soft path lights, and subtle uplighting that transform your garden into an inviting autumn stage. Slight adjustments to your Eagle & Spear lighting system allow for easy seasonal changes — and Hallowe

Ten clever ways to make your garden shine brighter, smarter, and more sustainably. Transform your garden into an inviting, energy-efficient haven with our top ten lighting hacks. From smart controls to subtle uplighting, discover practical design tricks that London and South East homeowners love. Each idea blends beauty with practicality — perfect for enhancing mood, security, and property value. 1. Layer Your Lighting Don’t rely on one light source. Combine uplights, path li

An interview with Gary Lester of Garden Lighting Solutions by Eagle & Spear 1. Pathway Lights “Paths are the veins of a garden,” Gary says. “If people can’t see where they’re going, they won’t use the space. Gentle bollards or low-level stakes light the way without glare, and customers always tell me it makes their garden feel instantly more welcoming.” 2. Uplighters for Trees “A mature tree at night is a sculpture in itself,” Gary notes. By aiming light up into the canopy, b

With winter nights settling over London and the South East, driveways and entrances are often left in shadow. Not only does this reduce...

How the right garden lighting brings warmth, comfort, and year-round magic to your outdoor space. There’s something special about autumn...

As winter approaches in London and the South East, gardens can feel uninviting once the sun dips below the horizon. But with the right...

As the evenings draw in across London and the South East, your garden doesn’t have to fade into darkness. With the right lighting scheme,...

This weekend, the clocks go back, and just like that, evenings in London and the South East will feel darker, earlier. While many of us...